Recent projects
Fishing, a troubled industry in Kerala
Since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami many traditional fishing villages in Kerala have seen a dramatic decline in the health of their fisheries. Fishermen are now pulling in mostly empty nets and fish-vendors are forced to sell fish from neighboring states. A tourism boom is putting increased pressure on the fishermen while bringing a rapid influx of cash to the area. With better economic opportunities elsewhere, the young generation is no longer interested in fishing. This may be the last generation of traditional fishermen in Kerala.
Demolition City Roller Derby
Demolition City Roller Derby is Evansville, Indiana's first and only flat-track roller derby league. Since January 2007, the women have been getting together a few days a week to practice, learning skills and strategy so that soon they can have their first bout. But for the women who play, roller derby is more than a sport, it's a way of life.
© 2007 Evansville Courier & Press.
Break-a-thon
Martial Arts students give back in a big way, and have fun too.
© 2007 Evansville Courier & Press.
Homeless in the Heartland [PDF]
A portrait of the homeless in America's heartland.
Warning: 4.0 MB file.
Amelie has two mums
Mic Webster and Ruth Anderson-Quigley are a lesbian couple living in Edinburgh, Scotland with their two-year-old daughter, Amelie Grace, who was conceived by artificial insemination. Despite being an unconventional family, their lives are fairly normal, revolving around potty training, day-care, and walks in the park. They also attend a local Catholic Church, where Amelie was baptized.
